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Will AI replace reinforcing iron and rebar workers?AI replacement risk 7% and how the work is changing

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$58,970
25th–75th pct. $47,990–$77,320
Top pay (est.)
$135,900
Top 10% $104,540
Pay in 5 years
$67,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$78,200est.
$67,200–$90,700
Outlook score
48/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
7%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
−5.3%
1,000 openings / yr

Will AI replace Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers? AI replacement risk

7%
Very low
Ranked #4 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers

Key skills

Coordination
3.2
Operation and Control
2.9
Critical Thinking
2.9
Judgment and Decision Making
2.8
Time Management
2.5
Quality Control Analysis
2.4
Operations Monitoring
2.4
Complex Problem Solving
2.4

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction
5.9
Design
4.3
Engineering and Technology
4.2
Education and Training
3.9
Mathematics
3.7
Administration and Management
3.6
Public Safety and Security
3.4
Production and Processing
3.4

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsControlling Machines and ProcessesCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Important abilities

Static StrengthTrunk StrengthExtent FlexibilityManual DexterityMultilimb CoordinationStamina

Training before entry

2–4 years
24%
6–12 months
23%
None / short demo
16%
1–3 months
12%
Over 10 years
11%
Up to 1 month
11%
1–2 years
2%
4–10 years
2%

Related work experience

2–4 years
22%
6–12 months
20%
None
16%
4–6 years
12%
Over 10 years
11%
1–3 months
11%
1–2 years
5%
Up to 1 month
4%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.